The Qantas Newbie Questions Thread

[justinbrett]

No, change of partners means the points start again for the second airline.

You have to pay each sector separately.

 

[MrMatureGuy]

Hey - me been a lowly bronze member, ive upgraded to a business class domestic seat - im assuming I can bring in a guest in business lounge, if they are flying on same day? - 99% sure I can - I must be blind, as cant see rules on Qantas website

 

[Captain Halliday]

Hey - me been a lowly bronze member, ive upgraded to a business class domestic seat - im assuming I can bring in a guest in business lounge, if they are flying on same day? - 99% sure I can - I must be blind, as cant see rules on Qantas website

Yes.

 

[AIRwin]

Hey - me been a lowly bronze member, ive upgraded to a business class domestic seat - im assuming I can bring in a guest in business lounge, if they are flying on same day? - 99% sure I can - I must be blind, as cant see rules on Qantas website

One accompanying guest permitted and must be travelling on QF, JQ or oneworld®# marketed and operated flight on the same day.

https://www.qantas.com/au/en/qantas-experience/at-the-airport/airport-lounges/qantas-lounge-access-eligibility.html#eligible-travel-class

 

[MrMatureGuy]

One accompanying guest permitted and must be travelling on QF, JQ or oneworld®# marketed and operated flight on the same day.

https://www.qantas.com/au/en/qantas-experience/at-the-airport/airport-lounges/qantas-lounge-access-eligibility.html#eligible-travel-class

Thanks for quick reply - I am blind!!! I was on that page before - I should have scrolled all the way to the bottom

 

[AIRwin]

Thanks for quick reply - I am blind!!! I was on that page before - I should have scrolled all the way to the bottom

You're @MrMatureGuy after all

 

[ausfox]

Is lounge access on arrival available for WP travelling on a domestic flight? Thank you.

 

[Princess Fiona]

Is lounge access on arrival available for WP travelling on a domestic flight? Thank you.

Yes it is.

 

[Pele]

At Darwin airport if flying out on an international Qantas flight can you access the Qantas Club lounge?

Thank you.

 

[AIRwin]

At Darwin airport if flying out on an international Qantas flight can you access the Qantas Club lounge?

Thank you.

Yes

 

[kangarooflyer88]

Unsure if this is answered elsewhere but thought I'd ask: does one earn status credits if they are a Points Club member travelling on a partner operated classic award if the classic award carries a QF flight number? For instance, flying KLM business award but it's got a QF flight number?

-RooFlyer88

 

[Oscarq]

I believe the answer is yes.

Classic Flight Reward tables | Qantas Frequent Flyer

See how many Status Credits you’ll earn on Qantas marketed Classic Flight Rewards as a member of Points Club or Points Club Plus.

www.qantas.com

 

[exceladdict]

Unsure if this is answered elsewhere but thought I'd ask: does one earn status credits if they are a Points Club member travelling on a partner operated classic award if the classic award carries a QF flight number? For instance, flying KLM business award but it's got a QF flight number?

-RooFlyer88

Can partner awards be booked with QF flight numbers? I thought it usually defaults to the operating carriers code

 

[SYD]

Can partner awards be booked with QF flight numbers? I thought it usually defaults to the operating carriers code

Correct. There are a couple of exceptions SB is/used to be one.

The QF search might show a QF codeshare for sale (eg EK and FJ) but if you click through to CR it switches the code to operating carrier.

Also, to get a KL operated, QF codeshare (eg SIN-AMS), I would expect that to have to be booked with a QF feeder flight from Oz.

 

[kangarooflyer88]

Correct. There are a couple of exceptions SB is/used to be one.

The QF search might show a QF codeshare for sale (eg EK and FJ) but if you click through to CR it switches the code to operating carrier.

Also, to get a KL operated, QF codeshare (eg SIN-AMS), I would expect that to have to be booked with a QF feeder flight from Oz.

It’s not KL by the way I simply used it as an example to hide the identity of this “opportunity” and it’s not originating or terminating in Oz either.

-RooFlyer

 

[SYD]

It’s not KL by the way I simply used it as an example to hide the identity of this “opportunity” and it’s not originating or terminating in Oz either.

-RooFlyer

I also used non KL examples but if not originating or terminating in Oz, the chances of getting a QF code on a partner CR would be close to zero.

Feel free to post the operating airline and sector after you book!

 

[MEL_Traveller]

I also used non KL examples but if not originating or terminating in Oz, the chances of getting a QF code on a partner CR would be close to zero.

Feel free to post the operating airline and sector after you book!

Agree. I cannot think of an example that fits KF88’s question, revenue or award. You’d need QF to have fifth freedom rights, and one of the rare exceptions where you have a codeshare award.

 

[elanshin]

Unsure if this is answered elsewhere but thought I'd ask: does one earn status credits if they are a Points Club member travelling on a partner operated classic award if the classic award carries a QF flight number? For instance, flying KLM business award but it's got a QF flight number?

-RooFlyer88

I believe the t&c does include it and the consensus from memory was that it should - who knows in practise though. If you have found such a flight you'll probably need to test it.

 

[Kerrodt]

Question: Does searching/booking an open jaw flight itinerary on the QF multi-city tool produce outcomes that are price competitive/reasonable vs. non-open jaw flight itineraries?

I am thinking about flights to Egypt/Jordan etc for some travel this year and I was thinking about booking an open jaw ticket across multiple cities so I could fill in some internal local/regional flights with local carriers.

I'm thinking something like this:

Outbound: Melbourne - Dubai(or Doha) - Cairo

Inbound: Jordan - Dubai(or Doha) (Including a stopover of say 5 or so days) - Melbourne

If I kept the intermediate city (Dubai/Doha) the same on both legs would the QF multi-city tool price this close to a "standard" return flight of Melbourne-Cairo-Melbourne or Melbourne-Jordan-Melbourne? Or is this something that a TA would be better placed to price?

I guess it is the open-jaw aspect of the itinerary that has me puzzled over the pricing.

Thanks.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Question: Does searching/booking an open jaw flight itinerary on the QF multi-city tool produce outcomes that are price competitive/reasonable vs. non-open jaw flight itineraries?

I am thinking about flights to Egypt/Jordan etc for some travel this year and I was thinking about booking an open jaw ticket across multiple cities so I could fill in some internal local/regional flights with local carriers.

I'm thinking something like this:

Outbound: Melbourne - Dubai(or Doha) - Cairo

Inbound: Jordan - Dubai(or Doha) (Including a stopover of say 5 or so days) - Melbourne

If I kept the intermediate city (Dubai/Doha) the same on both legs would the QF multi-city tool price this close to a "standard" return flight of Melbourne-Cairo-Melbourne or Melbourne-Jordan-Melbourne? Or is this something that a TA would be better placed to price?

I guess it is the open-jaw aspect of the itinerary that has me puzzled over the pricing.

Thanks.

It’s a simple open jaw. Compare the price on Qantas vs googleflights.

Just keep the transit point the same - either dubai or doha.

Same same as flying in to London, but out of paris.